SANTA ANA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (2014-2015)

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absent from his or her position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he or she is entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of his or her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 10.10 Pregnancy Disability Leave. A pregnant employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of absence without pay for any temporary disability resulting from pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or recovery therefrom. Such reasonable leave of absence shall not exceed four (4) months. However, an employee may be granted up to an additional two (2) months of leave, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of up to six (6) months in which to recover from the disability if substantiated by a physician's certificate. Employees may take an unpaid leave of absence during pregnancy disability consistent with the law. As with all other temporary disabilities, a physician's certificate is required to verify the extent and duration of the temporary disability. An employee who plans to take a pregnancy leave must give a reasonable notice (not less than four (4) weeks) before the date she will take the leave and the estimated duration of the leave. Health and welfare insurance coverage will be continued only if the employee pays a cash premium to continue coverage while on a leave of absence without pay or is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provisions. 10.11 Administrative Leave. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at his or her discretion, paid or unpaid leave for full time SAMA employees. 10.12 Catastrophic Leave. In order to assist employees otherwise granted leave of absence without pay by the City Manager because of a catastrophic, non- industrial medical condition or injury, the City and SAMA agree to implement a Catastrophic Leave Donation Program. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter City policies and procedures as provided in the Charter or ordinance of the City of Santa Ana or other provisions of this Agreement with regard to granting unpaid leaves of absence. The Catastrophic Leave benefit will be provided for non - industrial injury or sickness only. The leave shall cover the uncompensated time prior to the employee's becoming eligible for the Long Term Disability benefits. A. Guidelines. It shall be understood that all donations under this procedure 34